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Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese (Stovetop & Oven Recipe!)

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Easy Buffalo Chicken Recipe If you enjoy an easy comfort food recipe that is ooey gooey, cheesy, juicy, tender, and flavorful, you will want to try this buffalo chicken macaroni and cheese. I love making comfort foods with a twist and this recipe is no different. This mac and cheese combines cheesy goodness with a creamy texture from milk and whipped butter, buffalo sauce for a kick, and soft, tender, chicken pieces. Throw that all together and you have a delicious, filling meal that the whole family will love. If you are like Kevin where you *have* to have some sort of meat in every meal, this is the one for you! This is comfort food, elevated. •  Total Cook Time:  4 1/2 hours (which includes 4 hours in the crockpot) •  Family-Friendly:  Absolutely, my teen, fiancé and I loved it! •  Difficulty Level:  Easy •  Best Served With:  A side of coleslaw or salad, garlic knots or breadsticks, and Asparagus or veggies Why You Will Love This Creamy Mac an...

Creamy Stovetop Mac and Cheese with Rotisserie Chicken & Crispy Breadcrumbs

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Creamy Stovetop Mac and Cheese Every once in awhile I make an "unhealthy" meal - this one was requested by Jace. All of us love macaroni and cheese, it's a family staple, right?  Growing up, we ate a lot of it so I decided to make this homemade recipe but topped it with breadcrumbs (Kevin's idea). Kevin loves meat in all of his meals, so he purchased a rotisserie chicken to top the macaroni and cheese. He seemed to have enjoyed it. I'm fine with just regular mac and cheese so this worked great for me. I also used reduced fat cheese (trying to still find healthy alternatives when I can). I'll be honest, it took a little while to make, but it was definitely worth it. •  Total cook and prep time:  15-20 minutes •  Family friendly:  Yes, macaroni and cheese is a family staple •  Difficulty level:  Intermediate •  Serving size:  5-6 • Serving suggestions: Pair with a fresh green salad, garlic bread, a side of sautéed vegetables, roasted sweet po...